Flavor-Packed Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde & Cilantro Rice
A vibrant and flavorful Peruvian chicken dish marinated in spices and served with zesty Aji Verde and fluffy cilantro rice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Aji Verde Sauce
- 1 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1.5 cups Long-Grain Rice
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- 4 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 1 Lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Aji Verde, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Add chicken breasts, ensuring they are coated, then marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice in chicken broth according to package instructions, adding half of the chopped cilantro during the last 5 minutes.
- Preheat grill or air fryer to 375°F and grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with cilantro rice and drizzled Aji Verde.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp and adjust the cooking times. For a milder version, reduce jalapeños in Aji Verde.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg